Male Name
Abdias
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Writing Systems
ἈβδίαςAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
63/100
Meaning & Etymology
Abdias is a form of the name Obadiah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament, as well as the Portuguese form, primarily used in Brazil. The name carries a theophorical meaning, often associated with servitude or worship of God. It is also the name of the shortest book in the Hebrew Bible, known as the Book of Abdias, which contains prophecies attributed to the prophet Obadiah.
Etymology
Original Form:
Obadiah
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Hebrew 'Obadyah' to the Greek and Latin 'Abdias', and later adapted into Portuguese as 'Abdias'.
Source:
Greek and Latin Old Testament, Portuguese language